Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.
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Discover Mourning Jewellery
Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.
French 18th/19th Century Love, Sentimental and Mourning Jewels Lecture
Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.
A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child
One of the most difficult concepts to gasp when identifying and appreciating mourning jewels is trying to separate the emotional context from the facts of the piece. In most cases, a simple evaluation can extrapolate what the jewel is, when it was created and who it was created for. These jewels are monuments, fashionable tombstones… Continue reading A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child